About the Scaled Dove
The scaled dove, also known as scaly dove, Ridgway's dove, mottled dove, and South American zebra dove, is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Colombia, French Guiana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago,Venezuela and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columbina squammata |
| Species Codes | scadov1, SCDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaled Dove belong to?
The Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Scaled Dove?
The scaled dove, also known as scaly dove, Ridgway's dove, mottled dove, and South American zebra dove, is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Colombia, French Guiana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago,Venezuela and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Scaled Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaled Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scadov1, or on iNaturalist.
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